On a terrible day like today, when we seem overwhelmed with awfulness, let us concentrate on elegance instead.
Like Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern of New Zealand, who donned a hijab in solidarity with her Muslim constituents (all 1 percent of them, we might add). This is a look that we've always wished we could pull off.
Like Pete Buttigiegg, Mayor of South Bend, Indiana, who is running for President. In the wake of the Christchurch attacks, he wrote a letter to the Muslims of his city. "We all live here as one," he said, "and whether you grew up right here in South Bend or whether this is your first year in America, you have an equal claim on the blessings of life in this community, and a great deal to contribute. And so we are thankful to count you among us."
Like Chelsea Clinton, who was accosted by NYU students at a vigil for the New Zealand victims, and who responded with calm and empathy.
Like Dick's Sporting Goods, which in a retail profile in courage has pulled more guns and ammo from their shelves.
Finally, like Beto O'Rourke, whom we cats have not yet endorsed for President but who continues to say stuff we believe in. Here's his latest: "It doesn't matter if you got here six generations ago or six days ago. You are my fellow American." We cats PURR.
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